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March 4, 2020 10 Comments

Lemon Blueberry Sheet Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

 

white sheet cake with lemon and blueberries...frosted with a delicious creamy lemon frosting. lemons in the back ground of the picture

 If you need an easy and pretty dessert for the upcoming spring holidays, this Lemon Blueberry Sheet Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting is here for you! I took this super popular recipe for The Best Lemon and Blueberry Bundt Cake and made a simple sheet cake version because who doesn’t LOVE a sheet cake! …and because SPRING IS COMING and you can never have enough yummy spring dessert recipes! Right!?

For those of you who don’t get overly excited about the magic combo of lemon and blueberries, don’t worry. I’ve got some awesome recipes you can use for your Easter dessert or any other spring occasion you have a need to bake for. This Best Ever Banana Bundt Cake is soooo popular. Everyone who makes it raves. I would definitely suggest starting with that one if you haven’t made it yet. But….all of these (look down) are sooo good. Just pick the one that jumps out at you!

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White sheet cake with lemon and blueberries in it and frosted with a creamy lemon frosting. Lemons in the backgroundBack to the star of this post: Lemon Blueberry Sheet Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

This sheet cake has a rich and creamy, slightly tart frosting on top, making it a fresh, yet, rich dessert. The sweet pop of blueberry in the dense white, lemon-flavored sheet cake is a great combo. The funny thing about blueberries in a cake, though, is…they like to sink to the bottom.

There are a couple of ways you can handle this. After getting the entire cake mixed up, you can place the blueberries in a baggie with a few tablespoons of flour. Give them a gentle shake until the blueberries have a light coating of flour, and then gently fold them into the batter. At this point, you pour it all into the greased cookie sheet and bake it. The other option for those who don’t like extra steps, aka people like me, is to pour the batter into the greased pan before adding the blueberries and then just sprinkling them evenly over the batter. Like so:

White cake batter sprinkled with fresh blueberriesIf you were making this in a bundt cake or even a 9×13, I wouldn’t tell you to do it this way. However, with a sheet cake, even if the blueberries sink to the bottom, they are still kind of in the middle of the cake. 😉 It will look like this when it comes out of the oven.

Cooked sheet cake, you can't see the blueberries, it looks like a white sheet cakeFrequently Asked Questions About Lemon Blueberry Sheet Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

Can I usE fROZEN bLUEBERRIES?

Yes, you can use frozen blueberries, but it will most likely change the look of the cake and possibly the texture a little bit. If you plan to use frozen blueberries, you need to let them defrost as much as possible first and then strain the juice from them that they make when they defrost. When you use frozen blueberries, it lets off moisture as it bakes. This causes there to be a little doughy or mushy spot around each blueberry. It will also most likely put some purple swirls into the cake from the juice that comes off as you stir them in. I would suggest trying to sprinkle them on top if possible…just be careful not to smash them as you pick them up. You will need to use about two cups of frozen berries.

 What Size is a Cookie Sheet?

Some people call them cookie sheets, some people call them sheet pans, or half sheets. There are so many names. I call them cookie sheets or sheet pans. They are usually about 13x18x1. You can find them on Amazon or at kitchen supply stores or even at Walmart and Target.

What TEMPERATURE Do you bake a Sheet Cake on?

You typically bake a sheet cake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. The best way to tell when a cake is done is to poke it in the center with a clean toothpick. If the toothpick comes out without batter on it, the cake is done. (With this particular cake, the toothpick might look a little blue or purple if you hit a blueberry…just make sure it’s just blueberry juice and not batter.)

Can I bake it in a 9×13 pan?

Yes, you can. The baking time will increase to 30-35 minutes and you will need to shake the blueberries in flour and fold them carefully into the batter instead of just sprinkling them on top like you can with a sheet pan.

White Sheet Cake with Lemon and blueberries and lemon cream cheese frosting on top...also has lemons in the background. A bit is being taken with the fork

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5.0 from 1 reviews
Lemon Blueberry Sheet Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
 
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Prep time
25 mins
Cook time
25 mins
Total time
50 mins
 
A dense, almost bar-like cake bursting with lemon and blueberry flavors and topped with a creamy and slightly tart Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting.
Recipe type: Dessert
Cuisine: Spring/Summer
Serves: 20
Ingredients
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1¾ cups granulated sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk (if you don't have buttermilk, try ⅔ cup plain or vanilla yogurt mixed with ⅓ cup milk)
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • Frosting:
  • 6 ounces softened cream cheese
  • ¼ cup butter, softened
  • 1½ tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1-2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a sheet pan by spraying it with cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar for 2 to 3 minutes or until fluffy.
  3. Beat in eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla and beat until combined.
  5. In a separate bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
  6. Beat in flour mixture in three additions, alternating with buttermilk. Mix well.
  7. Pour batter into prepared sheet pan. Spread batter evenly and then sprinkle with the fresh blueberries, being careful to distribute them as evenly as possible.
  8. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick comes out of center clean.
  9. Let cake cool completely and then frost with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting.
  10. Frosting Directions:
  11. Combine softened cream cheese, softened butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and powdered sugar. Beat with a hand mixer or in a stand mixer, adding whipping cream as necessary until desired fluffiness.
  12. Frost completely cooled cake and enjoy.
  13. Cake can be kept covered on the counter for 3-4 days or covered in the fridge for up to a week.
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10 Comments

  1. Julie Bendel

    January 24, 2022 at 5:45 pm

    Can you confirm the sheet pan size for me? 16x2x1? Is it 16x22x1? How many servings would you get from the cake?

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    • Maria

      January 26, 2022 at 6:10 am

      I am so sorry for the confusion, I had that wrong. The size this works best in is 13x18x1. I have fixe it in the post now. Thank you for bringing it to my attention.

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  2. Jan B

    March 1, 2022 at 8:49 pm

    This sheet cake turned out in a very pleasing way. It was really delicious! My husband and two daughters were very complimentary and I found myself sneaking an extra piece. Thanks for a very tasty dessert!

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    • Maria

      March 7, 2022 at 4:26 am

      Awesome! I love hearing that Jan!

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      • Vanessa Keever

        September 14, 2023 at 1:03 pm

        Can a 14×14 cake pan work with this one? I just found me one from a thrift store! I want to try this one! I got a lot of lemons too.

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        • Maria

          September 15, 2023 at 9:20 am

          It should be fine, it will just need to cook a little longer. I would guess around 30 minutes, but the best thing to do would be to check it every minute or two after 20-25 minutes.

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          • Vanessa Keever

            September 16, 2023 at 1:39 am

            Ok, then! Thanks for the advice! This recipe looks really easy to make and delicious!

          • Maria

            September 20, 2023 at 6:40 am

            You’re Welcome.

  3. Caroline

    May 15, 2023 at 11:31 am

    thank you for this recipe. it was a hit with my family! i served it for a big extended family dinner and it fed the whole crowd and everyone loved it. will definitely make again.

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    • Maria

      May 15, 2023 at 1:55 pm

      Awesome! That makes me so happy!

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